Parker D. Schankweiler

323 Southview Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 756-1003 Mobile

parkers2492@gmail.com

June 23, 2016

Dear Reviewer:

I appreciate you making time in your schedule to speak with me and provide guidance in my

search for new employment. Hearing from a professional with your reputation in the area is an

important step for me to understand what it takes to grow in the profession and take the next step

in my career. As for myself I have a four-year degree in Landscape Architecture from West

Virginia University and I have two years of experience working in this industry. As a manager

for a high end residential landscaping company, I was responsible for helping oversee most

aspects of the business including project planning and preparation, estimating, installation and

communication with clients. I was also involved in working with new home builders, selecting

plants from nurseries, operating machinery and playground equipment installation.

Currently I am seeking new employment in the field of Landscape Architecture as I am ready to

take the next step in the profession and use more of the skills I acquired during school. Some of

my interests include natural systems design, sustainable living, adaptive reuse and helping

improve the quality of life for people in the community.

Being a highly motivated and hardworking individual, I am excited for the opportunity to work

with a company on quality client projects. It would be a privilege to meet with you and your

team and gain this valuable experience.

I am eager to meet with you or someone in your office to further our connection and learn more

about your company. I have a flexible schedule and am available at your convenience by phone

or in person.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Parker D. Schankweiler

Parker D. Schankweiler

323 Southview Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 parkers2492@gmail.com (717) 756-1003

Education West Virginia University B.S., Landscape Architecture 2015

Strengths Finder 2.0 Top 5 Strengths

Adaptability, Command, Ideation, Self-Assurance, Arranger

Experience

Hossler’s Homescapes

Landscape Designer/ Sales [March 1, 2016 – May 28, 2016]

Schedule and meet with new and repeat clients.

Design meaningful and useable outdoor living areas that include hardscape patios,

landscape installation and outdoor features such as outdoor kitchens and water features.

Providing quality color plan view documents using Dynascape design and color and

transforming them into 3D models using Google Sketchup.

Locating and selecting the best plant material from local nurseries.

Creating take off estimates for jobs using Quickbooks Pro.

Mechanicsburg Landscaping & Outdoor Living

Project Manager / Installer [March 2015 – November 2015]

Installed new landscapes for Farinelli Construction including grading, new lawn

installation, plant installation, hardscaping and outdoor appliance installation.

Communicating with clients and overseeing work schedules.

Supervised time sheets, material pick up/delivery, creating project cost spreadsheets

and expense tracking.

Completed a variety of project sizes from small patios to month long installations on

high-end residential custom homes.

Established the company name during the PA Street of Dreams home building

competition by winning 1st overall in landscaping and 1st overall in outdoor living.

Assembled playground equipment for General Recreation Inc., Becoming proficient in

playground demolition and new playground installation.

Summer Position [2014]

Managed a small team of employees installing new landscaping, hardscaping and maintaining clients’ properties.

Shadowed the owner to client meetings and helped at project open houses.

Gained experience in plant material quality selection and decision making.

Daniel J. Reed Landscaping, Summer Internship [2013]

Completed my required internship through WVU gaining experience in the profession.

Accompanied Dan Reed on client meetings, picking out materials and overseeing projects.

Assisted landscape maintenance, demolition, surveying, hardscaping and machine operation.

Dan sought my advice on designs and used my AutoCAD plans and Google Sketchup models to help clients visualize their project.

H. Edward Black and Associates, Senior High School Internship [2010]

During a semester of my senior year of high school I was able to leave school for a period of time and sit next to a designer at this firm.

Exposed to the design process by completing my own small courtyard design, being guided and taught by a designer who was on the staff.

This experience helped solidify my decision to pursue Landscape Architecture at the next level and apply for colleges that had this program.

Skills

Auto CAD, Land F/X, ArcGIS, Dynascape Color & Design

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Google Sketchup

Understanding in storm water management, basic grading design, plant identification, surveying, skid loader operation